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- Title
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Studying the Prevalence of Overweight among School Children in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Thailand.
- Authors
Uttarachai, A.; Yangyuen, S.; Somdee, T.
- Abstract
The prevalence of overweight among Thai primary school students has been increasing annually. The upward trend is primarily influenced by various factors, with key fundamental factors being shared behaviors within the community and the geographical features of residential areas which contribute to the increasing prevalence each year. This research aims to study the prevalence of overweight and using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a tool for the geospatial clustering analyses. We aim to identify factors contributing to overweight. The research design employed a cross-sectional study among a sample of 1,170 individuals in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. The sample was randomly selected, and data were collected through personal questionnaires and anthropometric measurement. The data were analyzed using multiple logistic regression. This study found that the prevalence of overweight was concentrated within specific communities and distributed across all communities. The majority of overweight cases were females, accounting for 50.9%. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that having a chronic illness increased the likelihood of being overweight compared to the non-chronic illness group (ORadj = 5.33, 95% CI = 4.06-6.38, P-value < 0.001). Individuals with low physical activity levels were more likely to be overweight than those with higher physical activity levels (OR = 3.97, 95% CI = 3.05-4.98, P-value < 0.001). Moreover, dietary behavior with 1,801-2,000 Kcal. was associated with a higher likelihood of being overweight compared to less than 1,800 Kcal. (OR = 2.42, 95% CI = 1.51-2.89, P-value = 0.044), and receiving more than 2,001 Kcal. was associated with an even higher likelihood (OR = 4.84, 95% CI = 4.13-6.00, P-value < 0.001). Being overweight is influenced by various factors, and using GIS to study overweight prevalence is considered an important method for effective areabased health planning and problem-solving.
- Subjects
THAILAND; CHILDHOOD obesity; GEOGRAPHIC information systems; SCHOOL children; OBESITY; PHYSICAL activity; DIETARY patterns
- Publication
International Journal of Geoinformatics, 2024, Vol 20, Issue 3, p1
- ISSN
1686-6576
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.52939/ijg.v20i3.3119